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Musk's SpaceX plans spinoff, IPO for Starlink: Bloomberg

Musk's SpaceX plans spinoff, IPO for Starlink: Bloomberg

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to spin off its internet venture, Starlink and pursue an initial public offering for the unit, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing the rocket company's chief operating officer, Gwynne Shotwell.



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Wall Street scales new highs as China moves to limit coronavirus impact

Wall Street scales new highs as China moves to limit coronavirus impact

U.S. stocks advanced for the fourth straight session on Thursday with the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials hitting record highs on China's efforts to contain the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak.



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Kuwait seeks information on alleged Airbus bribery case: KUNA

Kuwait seeks information on alleged Airbus bribery case: KUNA

Kuwait's anti-corruption authority (NAZAHA) said on Thursday it was open to receiving any information about alleged bribes paid to secure Airbus plane orders involving Kuwaiti parties, according to the state news agency.



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China to halve tariffs on some U.S. imports as coronavirus risks grow

China to halve tariffs on some U.S. imports as coronavirus risks grow

China on Thursday said it would halve additional tariffs levied against 1,717 U.S. goods last year, following the signing of a Phase 1 deal that defused a bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies.



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New 737 MAX software flaw found during tests; Boeing sticks to return timeline

New 737 MAX software flaw found during tests; Boeing sticks to return timeline

Flight testers discovered another flaw in the software of Boeing Co's grounded 737 MAX, the plane that suffered two fatal crashes, though the company and the top U.S. aviation regulator said on Thursday the issue most likely could be fixed without extending the target date for the plane's return to service.



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Canadian agency asks federal court to declare Facebook contravened privacy law

Canadian agency asks federal court to declare Facebook contravened privacy law

Canada's privacy commissioner asked a federal court to declare that Facebook had broken federal privacy law for the private sector, according to a notice of application filed on Thursday.



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Despite coronavirus fears, a fast recovery is predicted for your 401(k) plan

Despite coronavirus fears, a fast recovery is predicted for your 401(k) plan

History shows that stocks typically snap back fairly quickly from disease outbreaks.

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U.S. trade panel opens patent probe into Google speakers after Sonos complaint

U.S. trade panel opens patent probe into Google speakers after Sonos complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it was launching a patent investigation into certain audio players and controllers sold by Alphabet Inc's Google LLC based on a complaint by rival smart speaker maker Sonos Inc .



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Oil prices fall as OPEC+ considers coronavirus action

Oil prices fall as OPEC+ considers coronavirus action

Oil futures gave up early gains on Thursday despite possible action from the OPEC+ group of producers to counter an expected fall in oil demand as a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak.



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Goldman bolsters Marcus staff as Britain spearheads consumer bank push

Goldman bolsters Marcus staff as Britain spearheads consumer bank push

Goldman Sachs plans to expand its retail brand Marcus in Britain this year with more than 65 new staff, a mobile app and more savings products, as part of the group's global shift towards consumer banking.



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Norwegian Air's shares jump as turnaround takes off

Norwegian Air's shares jump as turnaround takes off

Norwegian Air's turnaround gathered pace last month as the budget carrier removed unprofitable routes from its network and boosted the income from remaining flights, sending its shares up almost 6% in early trade.



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FAA's Dickson says regulators seem set to agree on 737 MAX design fix

FAA's Dickson says regulators seem set to agree on 737 MAX design fix

U.S. Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson said on Thursday international air safety regulators were likely to agree on the design fixes needed to return the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service.



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FFCON20: RISE Event Challenges, Grows Canadian Fintech Industry

FFCON20: RISE Event Challenges, Grows Canadian Fintech Industry

Global NewsWire | FFCON Team | Feb 6, 2020 TORONTO, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NetworkWire – The sixth annual Fintech & Funding Conference and Expo (RISE) convenes on March 23–24, 2020, in Toronto. The must-attend, two-day gathering features a fintech challenge, industry workshops, invaluable pitching, prime networking and a global education. Co-hosted

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S&P 500, Dow ease from record highs after three-day rally

S&P 500, Dow ease from record highs after three-day rally

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials indexes eased from their record highs on Thursday, as investors took a breather after a stellar run this week on waning worries about the economic damage from the coronavirus epidemic.



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Exclusive: Prudential eyes full control of China venture, considers U.S. options

Exclusive: Prudential eyes full control of China venture, considers U.S. options

Prudential is in talks that could lead to it taking full control of its 50:50 joint venture with China's CITIC and is considering selling some or all of its U.S. business to sharpen its focus on Asia, a source told Reuters.



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